Roland Sanchez-Medina
Attorney
Miami, Florida, United States
About Roland Sanchez-Medina
Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. is a corporate, real estate, and tax attorney based in Miami, Florida. He is a founding partner of SMGQ Law, where he handles business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate deals, and tax planning. He has worked with public and private companies, developers, municipalities, and financial institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
Sanchez-Medina began his legal career as an associate at Mershon Sawyer, followed by a position at Holland & Knight. He later became a partner at McDermott, Will & Emery, a national law firm, before co-founding SMGQ Law in 2007.
He is licensed to practice in Florida and has been active in the legal field since 1992. He is currently serving as President of The Florida Bar, where he focuses on expanding attorney involvement, supporting mental health programs, and improving the Bar’s outreach efforts.
He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Miami in 1987, a J.D. with honors from Boston College Law School in 1991, and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1992. He is fluent in Spanish.
Sanchez-Medina has served in various leadership and community roles, including President of the Cuban American Bar Association, Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board’s Budget & Audit Committee, and General Counsel for the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
He has received several peer-based honors, including recognition in Best Lawyers in America, SuperLawyers, and Florida Trend Legal Elite. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics.
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Career Background
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Media
Press
SMGQ Law Partner, Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. has been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as one of "Florida's Legal Elite"
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Read the full article ›Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America – Recognized Attorney (Issued by Best Lawyers, January 2017)
- SuperLawyers – Selected as SuperLawyer (Issued by SuperLawyers Magazine, January 2013)
- Legal Elite – Florida Trend Magazine
- Top Transactional Attorney – South Florida Legal Guide (2013–2016)
- Top Dealmaker Finalist – Daily Business Review
- AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
- Golden Eagle Award – Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition (2010)
- Hispanic Heritage Honoree – After School All Stars (2009)
Licenses & Certifications
- Bar Admission, State of Florida (Issued by The Florida Bar, 1992)
Charities & Volunteering
- After School All Stars – Recognized for contributions
- Midnight Basketball (Miami) – Mentor to youth participant
- South Florida Hispanic Chamber Foundation – Facilitated Harvard tour for low-income students (2018)
Boards & Memberships
- The Florida Bar, President (2024–present); Board of Governors (2014–present)
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), President (2009)
- South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, General Counsel and Chair (End date: May 2024)
- Orange Bowl Committee, Member
- Miami-Dade County School Board, Chair, Budget & Audit Committee
- Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, Chair, Business, Corporations and Financial Services Committee
- National Conference of Bar Presidents, Member
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roland Sanchez-Medina do?
Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. is an attorney at SMGQ Law, where he is a founding partner handling business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate deals, and tax planning.
What is Roland Sanchez-Medina known for?
He is known for his work as a corporate, real estate, and tax attorney, and currently serves as President of The Florida Bar. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, SuperLawyers, and Florida Trend Legal Elite.
Where is Roland Sanchez-Medina based?
He is based in Miami, Florida, United States.
Where did Roland Sanchez-Medina study?
He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Miami, a J.D. with honors from Boston College Law School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law.
Who does Roland Sanchez-Medina work for?
He works for SMGQ Law, a firm he co-founded in 2007.
Last updated February 20, 2026